Patient's question:
Medical Description: On the seventh day after the circumcision surgery, I noticed a small crack in the wound on the back of the penis (the frenulum wound) with a small amount of blood leakage. It is likely that it cracked during an erection while sleeping at night. Now it is the eleventh day after the surgery, and the wound is no longer bleeding. I receive anti-inflammatory injections daily. However, the wound has not yet healed.Past Treatment and Effect: I have been going to the hospital daily for wound dressing and intravenous drips.
Help Needed: The crack is less than one centimeter. Is it still necessary to dress the wound and receive intravenous drips? What should I do for self-treatment? How long will it take to heal? How can I speed up the healing process?
Doctor's answer:
This situation is mostly a re-tear after healing. If the wound tear is not long, it does not require stitching. Proper care should be taken to avoid inflammation and infection, and the wound should be wrapped with gauze. The wound will usually heal on its own. If the wound tear is relatively large, it is recommended to go to the hospital for re-stitching. At the same time, use iodine sand sticks or similar dressings for several days, and the wound will usually heal quickly.The wound opening after circumcision is mostly due to physiological reactions. Therefore, after the surgery, it is important to maintain a stable mood, avoid sexual activity for the first month, and minimize erections to prevent the incision from opening. Within the first week after surgery, follow the doctor's advice to use antibiotics and change the dressing every other day. If the dressing becomes wet, it is necessary to come to the hospital or the nearest hospital for a change. Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, and other irritating foods within the first week after surgery. Develop good living habits and pay attention to personal hygiene. Only in this way can the wound heal better and faster.